Narcissists: Professions, Jobs, and Vocations

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Published by Sam Vaknin at 07/27/2010 11:31 Like

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Narcissists are clustered and over-represented in certain professions: teaching, the clergy, show business, corporate management, the medical professions, the military, law enforcement agencies, politics, and sports. It is safe to predict that narcissists would be over-represented in these occupations. (From the book "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" by Sam Vaknin - Click on this link to purchase the print book, or 16 e-books, or 2 DVDs with 12 hours of video lectures on narcissists, psychopaths, and abuse in relationships: http://www.narcissistic-abuse.com/thebook.html)

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revdrmichael, at 04/05/2013 09:18, says:
These are invaluable insights.
erinbarbarian, at 03/22/2013 01:56, says:
I know a narcissist that is studying to become a therapist and it is terrifying because he has no empathy or patience for others.
ActivismOfCare, at 12/29/2012 22:58, says:
Report them publically. RipOff Report is a great webpage to start exposing narcissists who have caused damage without remorse or repair.
1979john1979, at 11/05/2012 03:33, says:
Just perfectly described my foreman.
TheJessieb1994, at 06/18/2012 11:33, says:
No wonder I hate most teachers.
Calucifer13, at 12/04/2011 12:35, says:
In fact, I am sometimes unable of emotions - like a sociopath. I know that the narcissist share similarities with them; after all, they both fall under Cluster B. So I sometimes use my reasoning as the replacement of my feelings. I share a lot in common wth the sociopaths, too. So... is it possible to be part narcissist, part socipath? I should not say it but from time to tme, torturing or manipulation of others gimme a great pleasure smetimes. PLZ answer, Sam. Thanks.
Calucifer13, at 12/04/2011 12:41, says:
You know what is funny? It is said that the narcissists are generally unable to accept that they are narcissists and are constantly seeking for some form of attention. But I AM able to admit that I am a narcisssist. And I know I am not right every time. In fact, my shrink told me that I am one of the few people that are objective about their behavior. I am hyper-analysing, but mostly with right explanation. So I definitelly do not fall under the description of the "disease" in every point.
curtmastor, at 10/14/2011 05:44, says:
Lol yeah narcissists want nothing but to be a city cop where they called names, accused of being racist, and threatened with lawsuit for putting anyone under arrest.
Belinda Wong, at 10/01/2011 06:28, says:
LOL! :=)
stugrant01, at 09/06/2011 04:34, says:
I am one of your greatest fans Mr. Vaknin. I am so sick of seeing the Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy police kick down the doors and shoot peoples helpless dogs and then play the victim. I know that often the police are just devising fantacies of heroics where they play the hero. But the videos often show that they are making the stories up. I think the Amanda Knox cased in Italy it because of narcisists on both sides of the argument.
alfriendo2008, at 08/31/2011 11:21, says:
OMG- They are everywhere. Never leave your house again!
Frank Galvin, at 07/22/2011 23:31, says:
I didn't for a second think he was implying that ALL firefighter were 'N's. I do think he was implying that there was a disproportionate amount of 'N's' gravitated to that profession (and similar).; That's why I specifically used the word 'disproportionate' instead of 'all'. I agree with his analysis. But my argument is that we need narcissists. They may be in it for selfish reasons but usually they save lives - notwithstanding those few who kill - like Harold Shipman.
TheAmbassador11, at 07/05/2011 07:55, says:
He is not saying that ALL fire fighters are narcissistic. Some "N"s gravitate toward that profession and the ones mentioned.
Frank Galvin, at 07/04/2011 20:02, says:
But surely the flipside of this theory is that the professions mentioned are those that are 'public service' professions? Did a disproportionate amount of narcissists go through hell trying to save people from burning in the 9/11 twin towers? If firefighters or any other public servant is narcissistic, is it truly a bad thing? Let's compare these professions with those that are self-serving - small business owners, bankers, real estate agents etc.
Engravingsful, at 05/21/2011 00:40, says:
can some narsiss be nice human even whit his desease
Sam Vaknin, at 03/01/2011 18:59, says:
It is very common and is called "co-morbidity".
englishvinal8, at 09/30/2010 19:09, says:
Fantastic and on point..... having observed and experienced these people... I was aware of some percentage of these identifying markers.. but many I had "seen", but not attached to the personalities that I was "thrown into the ring with"... now I can understand much more about the why's and how's related to these personalities. .. These people ARE dangerous... they would rather hurt, maime, crush or even kill than to publically fail. We must recognize these people or be a victim.